The new Zeto freestanding bath from Impulse Bathrooms can be used as an island unit against a wall or corner if space is an issue.

Brosteel Ultra 60 from Bollom Fire Protection offers 60 minutes of fire protection on standard steel members in internal environments with just two coats.

Cementone have launched a water based natural stone sealer.

Pre-tax profits at insulation and roofing materials group SIG fell by 73.4% to £33.1m on sales which were 24% ahead at £3bn.

Lintel manufacturers Catnic, part of steel maker Corus, have announced a number of trading agreements with merchants and builders.

Irish building materials giants CRH are believed to be considering becoming the partners of builders merchant group Wolseley in a joint venture for the latter's American arm, Stock Building Supplies.

EcoTherm's polyisocyanurate (PIR) insulation board is being used in the roof construction of Scottish Ballet's new state-of-the-art headquarters

Richard Burbidge's latest price promotion for balustrading means that until September 30, stockists can get up to 40% off normal trade prices of spindles, handrails, baserails, capping rails, newels and brackets from the Round Handrail outdoor balustrade range.

Cementone's new premium Block Paving Cleaner tackles oil and other stains that jet washing will not remove.

Door hardware and washroom specialists Relcross have launched a new brochure on Escape Hardware.